The Atlantic

Greek History and Greek Monuments

THE notion of the antiquary current among many educated people is still that which Scott has illustrated and immortalized in the person of Mr. Oldbuck of Monkbarns, a man full of trifles and hobbies, ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Afghanistan Was a Crossroad of the Ancient World, Where Hellenistic Culture Blended With Buddhist Influences

Alexander the Great conquered the region around 329 B.C.E., leaving behind Greek and Macedonian settlers who intermarried ...
Greek Reporter

Where Are They Buried? The Lost Tombs of History’s Iconic Figures

From Alexander the Great to Cleopatra, the lost tombs of such historical figures continue to fascinate the public and ...
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18 Ancient Greek Facts That Might Change How You See History

Ancient Greece is traditionally remembered for its philosophy, mythology, and great buildings—but there's a lesser-known side that hardly finds its way into textbooks. Under the neat image is a world ...
Yahoo

Greek history: Wilmington's Greek Fest has roots to immigrants who helped shape the city

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. From May 17-19, the Wilmington Greek Festival will return to the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church on South College Road for the ...
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A classic Greek history puts our current turmoil in context

I had thought that reading Robin Waterfield’s new translation of Thucydides’ “History of the Peloponnesian War” might offer some understanding, even some consolation, in these times of domestic ...
Greek Reporter

Asclepius’ Path: The Mountain with 2,700 Ancient Greek Healing Herbs Used Today

Many varieties of ancient Greek healing herbs grow on "Asclepius Path," Mount Kerketion, where god of medicine, Asclepius, ...